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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
22
A January sale promotes muslin underwear from domestic and imported lines with Parisian lace and embroidery. Includes corset covers and lingerie at varied prices from 25 cents to 50 dollars. Highlights range of muslin skirts with ruffles, embroidery, and lace, with noted value across multiple price points.
Fashion item list from a historical catalog detailing Nainsook and Cambric drawers with lace embroidery and ruffles, muslin gowns with high and V necks, yokes of tuck or embroidery, and various neck styles. Prices range from $0.75 to $3.50 with noted trims and fabrics.
Social and personal notes describe the German vice president and Mrs Fairbanks hosting a January dinner with 150 guests at the New Willard. Plans include a cotillion, green wicker favors, and choreographed dances, with committee members listed and various other society gatherings noted.
A sales note describes Nainsook chemises trimmed with embroidery lace and ribbon, including varieties at prices from 0.75 to 2.75 dollars. Items feature Valenciennes lace, beading, and ruffles with neck and sleeve edging.
Reader notice lists infanti and children's gowns slips drawers skirts petticoats and waists in muslin nainsook cambric with embroideries tucks ruffles and hems. sizes range from 2 to 12 years with multiple price points 25 to 50 cents. items include gowns waists skirts and drawers from Hubbard styled nainsook and muslin collections.
The column lists Washington social events and guests from New Year’s receptions and dinners. Notable attendees include Hon. J. M. Thorne and family, Miss Thorne, the Campbell sisters, Rev Ollie Daily, and many other local figures, with engagements and travel plans across cities like Annapolis Knoxville Naples and New York.
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